Facilitator - Durban at TB HIV Care

Purpose of the position:

• The purpose of position job is to provide multi-session evidence based structural programmes and become an integral part of the broader combination prevention care and treatment programme in a non-clinical site  and/or community that links the community into care. (This is a contract position renewable based on  funding)

Minimum Requirements    

•  Grade 12 / matric 
•  Accredited / recognised counselling certificate
•  1-year experience working in the community or completed the THC skills building programme/internship
•  Facilitation training and beneficiary of PPPrev programme would be an advantage
•  Computer literate in MS office 
•  Driver’s licence would be advantageous
•  Proficiency in English and isiZulu language
•  Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Introduce evidenced based structural programmes to the facilities and CBOs in the cluster THC is supporting
• Map out the communities, schools and institutions of higher learning with burden of disease and large numbers of adolescent girls and young women
• Introduce structural programmes and obtain entry in schools, institutions of higher learning
• Identify safe spaces in the community where structural programmes can be conducted
• Conduct vulnerability screening and identify the vulnerable girls to participate in structural sessions
• Develop a work plan for the upcoming month
• Provide multi-session structural programmes
• Records and maintains accurate and detailed information and keeps statistics in order to submit as required.
• Networks with all relevant stakeholders and implements an effective referral system to ensure effective service delivery;
• Ensure layering between structural programmes and behavioral and biomedical services
• Lobbies and advocates for youth in relation to HIV, gender and related issues
• Attends training and workshops as part of staff development
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings
• Submits monthly reports to the supervisor 

Skills and Competencies    

•  Communication skills – verbal and written
•  Problem solving 
•  Interpersonal skills 
•  Business acumen 
•  Planning and organizing 
•  Client orientated
•  Innovation